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A Shelter for Sadness

By Anne Booth

He builds sadness a shelter—but what will they discover when they look outside together?

tender atmospheric thought-provoking reassuring thoughtful

Genres

Feelings/Wellbeing Realistic Fiction

What is A Shelter for Sadness about?

When a boy feels sad, he builds a special shelter where his sadness can rest. He visits often, giving it space to cry, talk, be quiet or simply sit beside him. Although he knows sadness may one day leave the shelter, he is not afraid. Together, they look out at the world and discover that difficult feelings can exist alongside beauty, comfort and hope. A gentle story about understanding emotions and caring for your mental wellbeing.

About the author

Anne Booth is a friendly author from the UK who loves writing stories for children. She is well known for her magical book ‘Girl with a White Dog’, as well as the charming ‘Lucy’s Secret Reindeer’. Anne enjoys spending time with her family, walking her dog, and helping children discover the joy of reading.

Pages

40 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2026

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